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Redwood Materials launches EV battery recycling program; initial partners Ford Motor Company and Volvo

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Ford Motor Company and Volvo Cars are the first automakers to support the program directly, but Redwood will accept all lithium-ion (Li-ion) and nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries in the state. Redwood will work directly with dealers and dismantlers in California to identify and recover end-of-life packs.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV

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Cadillac isn’t new to electric vehicles as the 2023 Lyriq is in dealers now, and has shown the concept for the 2025 Celestiq , which is scheduled to start its bespoke production soon. The Escalade IQ settles one frequent question we get at Clean Fleet Report of when a full-size, three row electric SUV will be available.

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GM scaling back in Russia; Opel out by December, Chevy to minimize presence

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General Motors announced plans to change its business model in Russia. GM will focus on the premium segment of the Russian market with Cadillac and US-built iconic Chevrolet products such as the Corvette, Camaro and Tahoe. We had to take decisive action in Russia to protect our business.

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Chevrolet and GMC expand alternative fuel fleet offerings; expanded CNG/LPG lineup

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The announcement follows the selection of PSI, based in Wood Dale, Illinois, as General Motors Fleet’s preferred upfitter for CNG and LPG trucks. Ship-through will be offered, allowing customers to order and take delivery from the same dealer. Caprice PPV Equinox Express Impala Silverado Silverado HD Suburban Tahoe. E85 Ethanol.

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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

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l/100 km)—17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway—outperforming the Chevy Tahoe 5.3L In January 2018, overall Ford Motor Company U.S. Expedition retail sales were up nearly 57% last month and vehicles are spending just seven days on dealer lots. The Expedition 4x2 delivers combined EPA-rated fuel economy of 20 mpg (11.75

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E Paper License Plates Now Street-Legal in California

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The California Motor Vehicle Digital Number Plates bill that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed this month authorizes digital replacements for conventional license plates, stickers, tabs, and registration cards, including the first-to-market Reviver product. Update 14 Oct. That’s so last year. Not a bad list.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

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The I-Force Max engine was smooth and powerful with the instant torque from the electric motor. Toyota’s parallel hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. The all-new Tundra should be in dealers by late summer 2022.

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